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I Am Not a Serial Killer

2016·Movie
1h 44min·NR
68
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Every town has its monsters.

In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.
Small Town HorrorTroubled Teen ProtagonistSupernatural MysteryPsychological ThrillerSerial KillerComing-of-AgeDark FantasyExistential DreadQuirky Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream I Am Not a Serial Killer legally?

I Am Not a Serial Killer is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Am Not a Serial Killer worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Am Not a Serial Killer rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is I Am Not a Serial Killer?

1 h 44 min

I Am Not a Serial Killer runs 1 h 44 min.

Is I Am Not a Serial Killer based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Am Not a Serial Killer?

Critics74
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate I Am Not a Serial Killer higher (74) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is I Am Not a Serial Killer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Am Not a Serial Killer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Am Not a Serial Killer in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Am Not a Serial Killer use?

Monster ClownBring My Brown PantsThe SociopathDaydream SurpriseThe ShrinkAdaptation Dye-JobEven Bad Men Love Their MamasTragic VillainPicky People EaterSociopathic HeroMeaningful NameTechnologically Blind Eldersand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for I Am Not a Serial Killer, including Monster Clown, Bring My Brown Pants, The Sociopath.